Description
This Asian glazed salmon is coated with a sticky maple and soy glaze that caramelizes beautifully, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and umami.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g skin-on salmon fillets (about 4 x 170 g / 6 oz)
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) pure maple syrup
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) soy sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil
- 12 g (1 tbsp) grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6 g)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) cornstarch + 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) neutral oil (grapeseed or canola) for searing
- Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish
- 1 tsp gochujang or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with pepper and a pinch of salt. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place fillets skin-side down and sear until the skin is crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets carefully and spoon the glaze over the tops. Sear flesh side for 1 minute.
- Preheat the broiler to high and brush another layer of glaze over each fillet. Broil for 2–3 minutes until the glaze bubbles and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 3 minutes, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure to use pure maple syrup for the best results. Adjust cook times based on salmon thickness. Use an instant-read thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg